Patriots' Edelman won't answer if he had concussion in Super Bowl

by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com

(2/14/15) Much was made of whether Patriots receiver Julian Edelman sustained a concussion or not during New England's 28-24 Super Bowl win over the Seahawks.

In an interview with the New York Times that published Saturday, Edelman did nothing to quell the speculation as to rather he had one or didn't. Citing team policy, Edelman would not answer if he was diagnosed with a concussion or not.

Asked if he underwent testing, Edelman did give an answer.

"I went through all the protocols," Edelman said.

Edelman took a hit to the head in the fourth quarter from Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor. Though he appeared dazed, he stayed in the game. After scoring that series, Edelman eventually caught what would be the game-winning three-yard touchdown with 2:06 left in the game.

Edelman finished the Super Bowl with nine receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown.

Report: Patriots' Edelman passed concussion test during Super Bowl

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/2/15) Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman passed a concussion test during the Super Bowl on Sunday, allowing him to continue to play, a source told the Associated Press. Edelman appeared groggy after he was leveled by Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor after a 21-yard completion with just under 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

After the offensive series ended, Edelman was checked on the New England sideline by medical staff and an independent neurologist and cleared to return, the source said.

Following the 28-24 win, Edelman said, "We're not allowed to talk about injuries." Coach Bill Belichick also chose to dance around the topic Monday.

"I'm a coach, and I had a deal with our trainers and doctors," he told reporters during a press conference Monday. "They're the medical experts and they don't call plays, and I'm the coach and I don't get involved in the medical part. When they clear players to play, then if we want to play them we play them. The plays we call, I don't have to get approval from them. It's a good setup."

Report: Patriots' Edelman may have suffered concussion Sunday

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(2/2/15) While Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman did catch the winning touchdown in Super Bowl, whether he sustained a concussion earlier in the game is unclear, reports SI.com.

When asked after the game if he possibly suffered a concussion, Edelman would not comment on his status.

"We're not allowed to talk about injuries," he said.

During the fourth quarter, Edelman appeared to take a hit to the head from Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor, but Edelman remained in the game.

Patriots' Julian Edelman goes over 100 yards

Edelman was one of Tom Brady's biggest weapons during the contest. He tied for the team lead with 12 targets. Edelman hauled in nine of those targets, leading the team with 109 yards. He also scored what would wind up being the game-winning touchdown with two minutes left in the game.

LOOK: Brandon LaFell scores first touchdown of Super Bowl 49

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/1/15)

The Patriots methodically matriculated their way down the field to grab a 7-0 lead over the Seahawks with 9:47 left in the second quarter.

Patriots receiver Julian Edelman should still be a standout Fantasy option even with quarterback Tom Brady suspended for the first four games of the season. We just hope he's not terrible with Jimmy Garoppolo as the starter while Brady is out. Edelman is the type of receiver who should help Garoppolo succeed. For the past two years, Edelman has been among the best slot receivers in the NFL. He followed up his standout 2013 performance (105 catches for 1,056 yards and six touchdowns) with another solid campaign in 2014 (92 catches for 972 yards and four touchdowns), and he likely would have finished with consecutive seasons of 100-plus catches and 1,000-plus yards had he played in the final two games of the regular season (concussion). The evidence is there of what Edelman can do on a yearly basis. He enters this season as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues, with his value higher in PPR formats, even with the quarterback upheaval now happening in New England. Once Brady is back on the field we should see plenty of production from Edelman again, and he's worth looking into beginning in Round 5.
(Updated 4/22/15)